This is my go-to soft synth. But I find the patch selector hard to use, so I wrote a VST plugin to make it easier. Here's a video of it working: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBF74Cg6E_s

MaxFeb 14 2018

Hi Neutrino. Sky, your 'Synth1 Librarian' is a real gem -- Thank you for making it available for free! It is so much easier now to find the right Synth1 preset. Why not make it available here on VST4FREE? Also, I like the idea of creating Librarians for other synths. For example, a .syx manager for Dexed would be great.

Jan 15 2018

Vlyrch

5 / 5

This is easily one of the best synth VSTs. I've used it in almost every song I've made since 2013 and still find ways to make interesting new sounds with it.

Dec 31 2017

DJ_CyPhEr

5 / 5

Such Plug-Ins are very difficult to get. I tried Sylenth demo but I think that Synth1 beats it in a very hard way.

Dec 13 2017

Space Elation

5 / 5

This is one bad-ass synth at one bad-ass price! Do I need say more!

Sept 16 2017

GabrielWest

5 / 5

One of the best Synth VST around there! Just wonder what preset has the most high quality instruments of the available presets collection archive. There are so many, what makes it hard guessing what are the best. Any suggestions of experienced Synth1 users. My composition style is: Pop Rock/ and Ballads!

Karl GCSept 28 2017

For pop/rock/ballads this VST is probably not the best around although for sure it can provide excellent pads, bass & solo synths. But don't look for perfect (electric) pianos' and organs. Anyway, preset collections called Thanks MS. Ichiro are excellent, for many styles.

PotassiumNov 08 2017

Thank you sir for sharing the info ! I'm about to discover the wonders of the MS. Ichiro preset collection !

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Sept 09 2017

Karl GC

? / 5

Classic. Regarding the much faster pc's that exist now since it's first release, a 3rd osc, a greater choice of wavetypes and extended arpeggiator would keep it up with recent releases. Great addition to the now also free Firebird.

Jul 02 2017

anon

5 / 5

Good classic and free soft-synth, Thanx

Jun 27 2017

Romaroll

? / 5

This synthesizer can do everything that is in the free synthesizers section :) And many of those that are paid, it will win))

May 16 2017

jigii

? / 5

i am using audition cs6. Copied .dll into vst3 folder and re scanned through fx manager.. but not working .. can anybody solve?

May 07 2017

Barvick

? / 5

Every sound in each sound bank seems to be the same... why is this??

Paddy CJun 20 2017

Read the manual it explains what to do

Apr 02 2017

Cinematics

5 / 5

The KING of synths.

Mar 01 2017

vodlo

5 / 5

Amazing simple vst, I always use it in my tracks.

Feb 11 2017

XR37

? / 5

The best free software synth ever created. A must-have for both beginners and advanced musicians/producers.

Nov 03 2016

Js1 beatz

? / 5

World best synth plugin love this vst... high quality sound, low cpu...

Oct 21 2016

Gurnley Gropple

? / 5

The gem in the arsenal of free VST plugins. Modest in appearance, a sonic delight in performance, formidable range of patches available.

Sept 09 2016

S man

5 / 5

BEST PLUGIN, I LIKE IT WHERY MUCH.

Aug 26 2016

will Byers

5 / 5

Cant believe it is for free.

Apr 09 2016

Reverend Entity

5 / 5

YOU NEED THIS SYNTH IN YOUR LIFE. I can't say it any plainer than that.

Apr 06 2016

Rombler

5 / 5

This synthesizer can do it all. No need to download gigabytes of others. It surpasses many paid. In my arsenal is ideal! :)

Mar 17 2016

Anonymous

5 / 5

An essential instrument of all my songs.

Jan 07 2016

Anonymous

? / 5

Anyone know how to install it on the macbook pro?

JayMar 10 2016

There are several issues with installing the AU. Authentification fails every start. No problem if i use the vst on my macbook pro

Oct 15 2015

OLIVER 21

5 / 5

After trying (and buying) for a year a lot of analog vintage synth VSTi emulations I was almost to give it up until a friend of mine introduced to Synth 1, now I am using VSTi for almost everything. Just love the flexibility and the sound of this synth and I can believe is free (sincerely I would pay for it!). The interface could be a little simple and rough but the sound is awesome. I hope Ichiro Toda keeps improving and updating this synth, it is really worth! Highly recommendable!

You want to know what it sounds like? What it can do? Listen to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwBpImrtkQg . All made with synth1 (except for piano and drums). No presets used only my own creations.

Aug 15 2010

We-B for D.S.P.

5 / 5

Funky. Simple. User friendly. What a blessing. How do you color the synth?

May 29 2010

sammy_steele

5 / 5

The best free synth ever!!! The most sounds ever: more than 80 banks available. The most awesome and wide ranging sounds I LOVE it!!!!

Apr 12 2010

Anonymous

5 / 5

Awesome VST, great sound banks that can tackle more than just the techno genres.

Apr 03 2010

faderlikesit

5 / 5

Fat and juicy, oozing with great sounds und it's fabulously free.

Feb 16 2010

godslave

5 / 5

ONE OF THE BEST VST SYNTH EVER !! the note i see right now is 4.8(?WTF !!?) but if there is one synth wich deserve a 5 stars this is it!

Jan 13 2010

JFC

5 / 5

What can I say about my favourite and probably most famous FREE VST synth?
I heard about this in 2002, and since then I used it in literally hundreds of arrangements/songs/sketches and must say: you can find a insane number of uses of this synth in the context of your music... What selled me at first was the absurdly low CPU usage and the impressive amount of great professional sounding presets. Don't let the horrible default bank let you down... Look for Nolwenn, Goldbank, Kayoti, Ouroboros bank3 to name a few great ones.(NOTE: Preset management may seem confusing at first, but once you get it, you can load up to 1280 sounds at once !!!) Synth1 is suited not only Electronica/Dance stuff, but can find a place in many other genres. Programming is not hard if you have some basic knowledge, and features are good and can deliver a vast range of different sounds. No docs unfortunately and GUI it's not the greatest, but how many free synths allow you to change GUI color and its size up to 200%? A MUST-HAVE SYNTH!

Jan 04 2010

Brad HazardUs

5 / 5

beyond one of the greatest free synths ive played with and you can never go wrong with PRESETS!!!!!

Oct 20 2009

spoutnik

4 / 5

Awesome vst! fat & dirty sound, super-easy to use, amazing wide range of sound. I score 4/5 (should be 5/5 but there is some crap noise on the a.d.1 effect that I don't like. Otherwise it's just... so perfect!)

Oct 15 2009

بسسسسسس&

5 / 5

I love this synth. Capable of producing some awesome dark patches.

Sept 05 2009

Mekanik_242

5 / 5

Simply the best. The one i use the most.

Jul 26 2009

Star4mation

5 / 5

Love the sounds the Synth1 makes. Highly recommended!

Jul 12 2009

ray

5 / 5

Best freebie synth I've found, capable of so many different sounds. It's my main go-to vst.

Jun 06 2009

MadPeter

5 / 5

The first really impressive free VST i've heard. It's a must have, and you can find tons of presets for it also on the web.

Mar 20 2009

Radiation Mutant

5 / 5

More insanity. Dunno why you didnt sell this puppy - it is the NAZ. My MOST used device ever. And i coloured mine black and red so, get one and MODULATE THE SHIT OUT OF IT.